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Canadian Remote Drilling to Manage 2023 Drill Campaign at First Tellurium’s Deer Horn Project

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Vancouver, BC, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC: FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports that, further to the Company’s February 14 announcement regarding purchase of a dedicated drill for the Deer Horn tellurium-silver-gold project in British Columbia, the drill manufacturer (Canadian Recon Manufacturing), through its sister company Canadian Remote Drilling, will provide crews to conduct the drill campaign.

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  • Vancouver, BC, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC: FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports that, further to the Company’s February 14 announcement regarding purchase of a dedicated drill for the Deer Horn tellurium-silver-gold project in British Columbia, the drill manufacturer (Canadian Recon Manufacturing), through its sister company Canadian Remote Drilling, will provide crews to conduct the drill campaign.
  • “Our people are well-trained for the requirements of these specialized drills,” said Canadian Remote Drilling owner Phil McLean.
  • “Based on Phil McLean’s enthusiastic endorsement of the Deer Horn property, the Alaskan company that sold us the drill took shares for payment.
  • They’re eager to participate in our success, and we welcome them as shareholders.”
    Docherty added that First Tellurium is considering acquiring a second drill dedicated to the Deer Horn project for 2024.

Consultation draft shared: Next steps underway toward proposed new First Nations drinking water and wastewater legislation

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Since 2018, the Government of Canada has been engaging First Nations on legislative reforms to First Nations safe drinking water.

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  • Since 2018, the Government of Canada has been engaging First Nations on legislative reforms to First Nations safe drinking water.
  • Today, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced that a consultation draft of a legislative proposal has been shared with First Nations rights holders, which also includes Modern Treaty and Self-Governing Nations, and First Nations organizations, to support the development of new proposed First Nations drinking water and wastewater legislation.
  • "We continue to work with First Nations on proposed new First Nations drinking water and wastewater legislation.
  • Backgrounder and Timeline for Consultation draft: Proposal for An Act respecting drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nations lands

Next phase launched on consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples on non-derogation clauses

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the next phase of consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples on non-derogation clauses.

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  • Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the next phase of consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples on non-derogation clauses.
  • In 2022, Justice Canada began a consultation and cooperation process with Indigenous partners regarding the use of non-derogation clauses in federal laws.
  • "The necessary work to promote, protect and affirm Indigenous rights must be done in partnership with Indigenous peoples.
  • In keeping with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, requirements, consultation and cooperation on the non-derogation clause legislative initiative has been ongoing since 2021.

First Tellurium Launches Permitting for Bulk Sample at Deer Horn

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Vancouver, BC, Canada, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC: FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports that it has launched permitting for a 10,000-tonne bulk sample at the Company’s Deer Horn tellurium-silver-gold project in west-central British Columbia.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Canada, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC: FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports that it has launched permitting for a 10,000-tonne bulk sample at the Company’s Deer Horn tellurium-silver-gold project in west-central British Columbia.
  • The bulk sample will provide essential economic and metallurgical information to move Deer Horn to possible production.
  • “We are looking two or three years ahead with Deer Horn,” said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • “Permitting for a bulk sample usually requires a year or more, followed by the planning and logistics necessary to make it happen.

Deer Horn Assay Results Support Copper Porphyry Exploration Planned for 2023

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Vancouver, BC, Canada, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC: FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports that initial assay results from copper porphyry surface sampling in October of 2022 have provided key information to support the planned 2023 mapping, drilling and aerial survey at the Company’s Deer Horn polymetallic project in west-central British Columbia.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Canada, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC: FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports that initial assay results from copper porphyry surface sampling in October of 2022 have provided key information to support the planned 2023 mapping, drilling and aerial survey at the Company’s Deer Horn polymetallic project in west-central British Columbia.
  • “These are important results that further support our premise of a large, buried porphyry system at Deer Horn,” said First Tellurium geologist Dr. Lee Groat.
  • “They also provide valuable information for the geophysical survey at Deer Horn, planned for July 2023.
  • “We’re building a good base of information to augment the planned 2023 exploration programs,” said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.

Government of Canada appoints President and Commissioners to the Law Commission of Canada

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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The Law Commission of Canada is an independent body that provides non-partisan advice to the federal government on matters relating to the improvement, modernization and reform of Canadian laws.

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  • The Law Commission of Canada is an independent body that provides non-partisan advice to the federal government on matters relating to the improvement, modernization and reform of Canadian laws.
  • First established as the Law Reform Commission of Canada in 1971 and re-established as the Law Commission of Canada in 1997, the Commission will once again be tasked with reviewing our country's laws.
  • Re-establishing the Law Commission of Canada will help make our justice system more fair, equitable, and accessible for all Canadians.
  • The Law Commission of Canada Act, which came into force in 1997, provides for a full-time president, supported by part-time commissioners, all appointed by the Governor in Council, under the recommendation of the Minister of Justice.

First Tellurium Reports on Upcoming Conferences in Vancouver, Toronto and Zurich

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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The Company is considering exhibiting at other conferences for 2023, as well.

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  • The Company is considering exhibiting at other conferences for 2023, as well.
  • “We’ve been very pleased with the increasing level of interest in First Tellurium’s investment opportunities,” said President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • This is the future of mineral exploration: generating revenue by exploring responsibly and leveraging diverse partnerships.
  • First Tellurium is listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange under the symbol “FTEL” and on the OTC under the symbol “FSTTF”.

First Tellurium Acquires Drill for Deer Horn Exploration

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Vancouver, BC, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports purchase of a new diamond drill to support planned drilling at the Company’s Deer Horn tellurium-gold-silver project in west central British Columbia.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports purchase of a new diamond drill to support planned drilling at the Company’s Deer Horn tellurium-gold-silver project in west central British Columbia.
  • The drill, built by Canadian Recon Manufacturing of Maple Ridge, BC, was designed specifically for power and portability and is considered ideal for the needs at Deer Horn.
  • First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty noted there are numerous advantages to purchasing a drill for the Deer Horn Project, including logistics and economics.
  • Docherty noted that the shares-only transaction was due to the seller’s knowledge of the Deer Horn property.

Government of Canada advancing on goal of creating 10 new national marine conservation areas with new policy direction

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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It identifies a suite of management tools for NMCAs, including regulatory tools to be developed under the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act.

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  • It identifies a suite of management tools for NMCAs, including regulatory tools to be developed under the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act.
  • This new policy guidance lays the groundwork for effective collaboration with all partners and gets us closer to our goal of creating ten national marine conservation areas in Canada.
  • The new Policy will now better align with the 2002 Canada's National Marine Conservation Areas Act, global commitments to marine conservation, several decades of managing NMCAs, and the current priorities set by the Government of Canada.
  • Parks Canada works with Indigenous communities across the country as partners in conserving natural heritage, including the establishment of national marine conservation areas.

THE MÉTIS NATIONAL COUNCIL SHARES ITS FRUSTRATION AND DISAPPOINTMENT IN BEING EXCLUDED FROM DISCUSSION ON HEALTH TRANSFERS TO PROVINCES

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Ottawa, ON, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Métis National Council expresses its frustration and disappointment in being excluded from discussions on health transfers to provinces.

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  • Ottawa, ON, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Métis National Council expresses its frustration and disappointment in being excluded from discussions on health transfers to provinces.
  • Métis National Council President Cassidy Caron shared the following message, “Discussions around, and solutions to, any crisis in this country must include the voices of Indigenous peoples.
  • Articles 21, 23, and 24 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples all reference the right of Indigenous peoples to self-determine their own health outcomes.
  • “The Government of Canada has an obligation to ensuring Indigenous people in this country are participants in decision-making in matters which would affect us,” explained President Caron, “We know that previous increases in federal health transfers have not led to better health outcomes for Métis citizens, especially those in rural and northern Métis communities.